Bojagi: The Art of Korean Textiles

Bojagi are traditional Korean textiles that wrap, cover, carry, or store objects, made from whole pieces of fabric or patched together from small scraps. They are a unique form of Korean textile art with an abstract composition that has made them popular with textile artists and quilters today. In this book, experienced artist and educator Youngmin Lee provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions on traditional bojagi techniques and materials, and provides a history of the art form in Korean culture. Learn hand stitch techniques, seam finishes, and decorative motifs on a range of materials, and create beautiful projects with a modern twist.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bojagi, a unique and beautiful form of Korean art, is steeped in ancient tradition. These textiles wrap, cover, carry, or store objects and are made from whole pieces of fabric or patched together from small scraps of cloth. The careful arrangement of shapes and colors creates an abstract composition that has made bojagi popular with textile artists and quilters today. In this book, experienced artist and educator Youngmin Lee provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions on traditional bojagi techniques and materials, as well as a history of the art form in Korean culture, which dates back to the Joseon dynasty. Learn hand stitch techniques, seam finishes, and decorative motifs on a range of materials, from ramie, hemp, and cotton to silk and naturally dyed, eco-printed materials. Youngmin introduces a variety of beautifully illustrated projects, with a modern twist, whilst always being true to ancient Korean textile traditions.

Weight: 684g
Dimension: 280 x 217 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789941838